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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,210.23 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,210.23 and 562.41 is: 776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,210.23 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,210.23 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,210.23 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 680,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,645.45/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.38

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