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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.74, 1,203.24 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.74, 1,203.24 and 556.98 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.74 : 1,203.24 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.74/1,203.24 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.74x = 1,203.24 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.74x = 670,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,180.62/871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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