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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.69, 1,203.03 and 557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.69, 1,203.03 and 557.92 is: 769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.69 : 1,203.03 = 557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.69/1,203.03 = 557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.69x = 1,203.03 × 557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.69x = 671,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,185.69/872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.10

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