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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.70, 1,204.02 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.70, 1,204.02 and 558.02 is: 769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.70 : 1,204.02 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.70/1,204.02 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.70x = 1,204.02 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.70x = 671,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,861.22/872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.87

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