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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.23, 1,202.69 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.23, 1,202.69 and 557.08 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.23 : 1,202.69 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.23/1,202.69 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.23x = 1,202.69 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.23x = 669,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,985.75/872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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