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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.26, 1,203.55 and 577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.26, 1,203.55 and 577.37 is: 796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.26 : 1,203.55 = 577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.26/1,203.55 = 577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.26x = 1,203.55 × 577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.26x = 694,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,895.23/872.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.66

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