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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.33, 1,313.85 and 568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.33, 1,313.85 and 568.26 is: 851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.33 : 1,313.85 = 568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.33/1,313.85 = 568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.33x = 1,313.85 × 568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.33x = 746,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,608.40/877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.00

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