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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,208.76 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,208.76 and 560.98 is: 774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,208.76 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,208.76 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,208.76 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 678,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,090.18/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.31

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