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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.95, 1,203.26 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.95, 1,203.26 and 556.77 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.95 : 1,203.26 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.95/1,203.26 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.95x = 1,203.26 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.95x = 669,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,936.29/871.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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