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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.35, 1,203.18 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.35, 1,203.18 and 577.10 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.35 : 1,203.18 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.35/1,203.18 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.35x = 1,203.18 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.35x = 694,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,355.18/872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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