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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.44, 1,204.16 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.44, 1,204.16 and 577.76 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.44 : 1,204.16 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.44/1,204.16 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.44x = 1,204.16 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.44x = 695,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,715.48/872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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