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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.98, 1,313.08 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.98, 1,313.08 and 568.07 is: 850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.98 : 1,313.08 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.98/1,313.08 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.98x = 1,313.08 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.98x = 745,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,923.22/876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.56

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