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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,210.32 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,210.32 and 562.02 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,210.32 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,210.32 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,210.32 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 680,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,224.05/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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