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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.68, 1,210.44 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.68, 1,210.44 and 562.75 is: 776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.68 : 1,210.44 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.68/1,210.44 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.68x = 1,210.44 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.68x = 681,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,172.30/876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.99

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