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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,209.56 and 561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,209.56 and 561.55 is: 775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,209.56 = 561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,209.56 = 561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,209.56 × 561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 679,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,228.42/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.04

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