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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.35, 1,204.13 and 577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.35, 1,204.13 and 577.64 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.35 : 1,204.13 = 577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.35/1,204.13 = 577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.35x = 1,204.13 × 577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.35x = 695,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,553.65/872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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