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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,313.10 and 567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,313.10 and 567.76 is: 850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,313.10 = 567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,313.10 = 567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,313.10 × 567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 745,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,525.66/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.24

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