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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,314.84 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,314.84 and 567.68 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,314.84 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,314.84 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,314.84 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 746,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,408.37/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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