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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,208.58 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,208.58 and 561.22 is: 774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,208.58 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,208.58 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,208.58 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 678,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,279.27/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.38

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