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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.91, 1,314.56 and 568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.91, 1,314.56 and 568.91 is: 852.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.91 : 1,314.56 = 568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.91/1,314.56 = 568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.91x = 1,314.56 × 568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.91x = 747,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,863.64/876.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.84

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