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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.27, 1,210.13 and 566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.27, 1,210.13 and 566.77 is: 781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.27 : 1,210.13 = 566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.27/1,210.13 = 566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.27x = 1,210.13 × 566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.27x = 685,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,862.55/877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.81

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