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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.85, 1,309.65 and 564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.85, 1,309.65 and 564.51 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.85 : 1,309.65 = 564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.85/1,309.65 = 564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.85x = 1,309.65 × 564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.85x = 739,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,310.52/872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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