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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,204.62 and 578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,204.62 and 578.82 is: 799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,204.62 = 578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,204.62 = 578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,204.62 × 578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 697,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,258.15/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.41

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