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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,314.02 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,314.02 and 567.48 is: 851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,314.02 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,314.02 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,314.02 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 745,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,677.23/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.51

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