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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,210.44 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,210.44 and 562.14 is: 775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,210.44 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,210.44 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,210.44 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 680,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,438.85/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.94

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