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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,315.58 and 568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,315.58 and 568.52 is: 853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,315.58 = 568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,315.58 = 568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,315.58 × 568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 747,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,924.12/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.06

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