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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.85, 1,202.63 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.85, 1,202.63 and 577.01 is: 795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.85 : 1,202.63 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.85/1,202.63 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.85x = 1,202.63 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.85x = 693,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,920.64/871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.92

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