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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,314.40 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,314.40 and 563.60 is: 844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,314.40 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,314.40 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,314.40 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 740,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,795.84/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.85

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