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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,210.10 and 562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,210.10 and 562.81 is: 776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,210.10 = 562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,210.10 = 562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,210.10 × 562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 681,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,058.47/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.84

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