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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.29, 1,203.19 and 557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.29, 1,203.19 and 557.65 is: 769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.29 : 1,203.19 = 557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.29/1,203.19 = 557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.29x = 1,203.19 × 557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.29x = 670,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,958.90/872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.19

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