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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.58, 1,202.77 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.58, 1,202.77 and 592.73 is: 817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.58 : 1,202.77 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.58/1,202.77 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.58x = 1,202.77 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.58x = 712,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,913.77/872.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.01

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