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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.82, 1,202.71 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.82, 1,202.71 and 556.93 is: 768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.82 : 1,202.71 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.82/1,202.71 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.82x = 1,202.71 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.82x = 669,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,816.48/871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.30

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