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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,203.20 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,203.20 and 557.44 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,203.20 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,203.20 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,203.20 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 670,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,711.81/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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