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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,311.43 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,311.43 and 564.97 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,311.43 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,311.43 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,311.43 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 740,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,920.02/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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