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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.23, 1,311.95 and 567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.23, 1,311.95 and 567.32 is: 849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.23 : 1,311.95 = 567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.23/1,311.95 = 567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.23x = 1,311.95 × 567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.23x = 744,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,300.17/876.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.43

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