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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,315.43 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,315.43 and 569.18 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,315.43 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,315.43 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,315.43 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 748,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,716.45/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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