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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,209.24 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,209.24 and 582 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,209.24 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,209.24 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,209.24 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 703,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,777.68/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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