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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.93, 1,203.80 and 573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.93, 1,203.80 and 573.65 is: 791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.93 : 1,203.80 = 573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.93/1,203.80 = 573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.93x = 1,203.80 × 573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.93x = 690,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,557.00/871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.98

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