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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,309.01 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,309.01 and 564.98 is: 847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,309.01 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,309.01 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,309.01 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 739,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,558.28/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.17

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