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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,208.43 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,208.43 and 560.52 is: 773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,208.43 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,208.43 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,208.43 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 677,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,349.18/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.49

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