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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.77, 1,205.61 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.77, 1,205.61 and 578.88 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.77 : 1,205.61 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.77/1,205.61 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.77x = 1,205.61 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.77x = 697,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,903.52/873.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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