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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,312.24 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,312.24 and 567.54 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,312.24 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,312.24 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,312.24 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 744,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,748.69/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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