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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.55, 1,203.96 and 577.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.55, 1,203.96 and 577.71 is: 797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.55 : 1,203.96 = 577.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.55/1,203.96 = 577.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.55x = 1,203.96 × 577.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.55x = 695,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,539.73/872.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.13

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