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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.22, 1,312.58 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.22, 1,312.58 and 567 is: 849.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.22 : 1,312.58 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.22/1,312.58 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.22x = 1,312.58 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.22x = 744,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,232.86/876.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.37

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