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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.28, 1,313.75 and 568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.28, 1,313.75 and 568.19 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.28 : 1,313.75 = 568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.28/1,313.75 = 568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.28x = 1,313.75 × 568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.28x = 746,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,450.20/877.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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