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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.14, 1,203.70 and 557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.14, 1,203.70 and 557.54 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.14 : 1,203.70 = 557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.14/1,203.70 = 557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.14x = 1,203.70 × 557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.14x = 671,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,110.90/872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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