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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.62, 1,203.36 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.62, 1,203.36 and 573.34 is: 791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.62 : 1,203.36 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.62/1,203.36 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.62x = 1,203.36 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.62x = 689,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,933.56/871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.55

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