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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.89, 1,314.44 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.89, 1,314.44 and 566.97 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.89 : 1,314.44 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.89/1,314.44 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.89x = 1,314.44 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.89x = 745,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,248.05/875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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