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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,209.60 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,209.60 and 566.52 is: 781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,209.60 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,209.60 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,209.60 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 685,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,262.59/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.19

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