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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.71, 1,209.84 and 566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.71, 1,209.84 and 566.21 is: 781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.71 : 1,209.84 = 566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.71/1,209.84 = 566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.71x = 1,209.84 × 566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.71x = 685,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,023.51/876.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.36

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