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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,310.18 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,310.18 and 567.27 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,310.18 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,310.18 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,310.18 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 743,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,222.97/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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