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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,203.38 and 577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,203.38 and 577.48 is: 796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,203.38 = 577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,203.38 = 577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,203.38 × 577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 694,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,927.88/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.68

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