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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,203.77 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,203.77 and 557.28 is: 769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,203.77 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,203.77 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,203.77 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 670,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,838.34/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.06

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