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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,203.60 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,203.60 and 557.55 is: 769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,203.60 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,203.60 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,203.60 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 671,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,067.18/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.01

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