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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,201.89 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,201.89 and 561.30 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,201.89 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,201.89 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,201.89 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 674,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,620.86/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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