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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.56, 1,204.46 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.56, 1,204.46 and 577.92 is: 797.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.56 : 1,204.46 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.56/1,204.46 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.56x = 1,204.46 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.56x = 696,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,083.15/872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.75

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