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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,209.13 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,209.13 and 561.30 is: 774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,209.13 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,209.13 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,209.13 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 678,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,678.73/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.88

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