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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,313.51 and 567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,313.51 and 567.98 is: 851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,313.51 = 567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,313.51 = 567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,313.51 × 567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 746,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,047.41/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.67

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