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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.75, 1,208.55 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.75, 1,208.55 and 565.79 is: 780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.75 : 1,208.55 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.75/1,208.55 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.75x = 1,208.55 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.75x = 683,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,785.50/875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.80

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