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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.01, 1,209.01 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.01, 1,209.01 and 561.33 is: 774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.01 : 1,209.01 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.01/1,209.01 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.01x = 1,209.01 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.01x = 678,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,647.54/876.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.70

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