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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.39, 1,315.19 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.39, 1,315.19 and 567.47 is: 851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.39 : 1,315.19 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.39/1,315.19 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.39x = 1,315.19 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.39x = 746,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,330.87/876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.60

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