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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,203.99 and 577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,203.99 and 577.89 is: 797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,203.99 = 577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,203.99 = 577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,203.99 × 577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 695,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,773.78/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.70

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