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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.50, 1,202.94 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.50, 1,202.94 and 561 is: 774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.50 : 1,202.94 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.50/1,202.94 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.50x = 1,202.94 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.50x = 674,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,849.34/871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.35

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