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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.89, 1,204.45 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.89, 1,204.45 and 558.44 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.89 : 1,204.45 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.89/1,204.45 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.89x = 1,204.45 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.89x = 672,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,609.91/872.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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