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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,210.42 and 566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,210.42 and 566.36 is: 781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,210.42 = 566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,210.42 = 566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,210.42 × 566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 685,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,533.47/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.75

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