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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,207.67 and 564.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,207.67 and 564.57 is: 778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,207.67 = 564.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,207.67 = 564.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,207.67 × 564.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 681,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,811.43/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.67

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