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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,203.83 and 577.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,203.83 and 577.78 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,203.83 = 577.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,203.83 = 577.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,203.83 × 577.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 695,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,548.90/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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