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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.15, 1,210.60 and 562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.15, 1,210.60 and 562.77 is: 776.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.15 : 1,210.60 = 562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.15/1,210.60 = 562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.15x = 1,210.60 × 562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.15x = 681,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,283.42/877.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.70

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