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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,313.64 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,313.64 and 567.36 is: 850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,313.64 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,313.64 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,313.64 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 745,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,306.79/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.57

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