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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,203.93 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,203.93 and 577.62 is: 797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,203.93 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,203.93 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,203.93 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 695,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,414.05/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.07

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