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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,209.72 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,209.72 and 582.16 is: 803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,209.72 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,209.72 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,209.72 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 704,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,250.60/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.02

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