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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.59, 1,207.96 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.59, 1,207.96 and 560.79 is: 773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.59 : 1,207.96 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.59/1,207.96 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.59x = 1,207.96 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.59x = 677,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,410.49/875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.66

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