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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.13, 1,209.07 and 566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.13, 1,209.07 and 566.17 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.13 : 1,209.07 = 566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.13/1,209.07 = 566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.13x = 1,209.07 × 566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.13x = 684,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,533.12/876.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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