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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,204.24 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,204.24 and 577.88 is: 797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,204.24 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,204.24 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,204.24 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 695,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,897.30/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.35

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