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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.16, 1,204.29 and 577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.16, 1,204.29 and 577.91 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.16 : 1,204.29 = 577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.16/1,204.29 = 577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.16x = 1,204.29 × 577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.16x = 695,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,974.24/873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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