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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.61, 1,209.04 and 565.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.61, 1,209.04 and 565.57 is: 780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.61 : 1,209.04 = 565.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.61/1,209.04 = 565.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.61x = 1,209.04 × 565.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.61x = 683,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,796.75/876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.05

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