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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.20, 1,203.60 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.20, 1,203.60 and 557.02 is: 768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.20 : 1,203.60 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.20/1,203.60 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.20x = 1,203.60 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.20x = 670,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,429.27/872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.66

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