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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.92, 1,203.30 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.92, 1,203.30 and 577.62 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.92 : 1,203.30 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.92/1,203.30 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.92x = 1,203.30 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.92x = 695,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,050.15/871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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