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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,209.87 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,209.87 and 566.28 is: 781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,209.87 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,209.87 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,209.87 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 685,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,125.18/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.41

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