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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.61, 1,203.15 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.61, 1,203.15 and 577.28 is: 796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.61 : 1,203.15 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.61/1,203.15 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.61x = 1,203.15 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.61x = 694,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,548.42/871.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.86

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