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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,312.49 and 567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,312.49 and 567.63 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,312.49 = 567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,312.49 = 567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,312.49 × 567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 745,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,009.63/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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