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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,209.84 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,209.84 and 566.22 is: 781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,209.84 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,209.84 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,209.84 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 685,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,035.60/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.36

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