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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,204.17 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,204.17 and 557.99 is: 769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,204.17 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,204.17 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,204.17 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 671,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,914.82/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.76

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