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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,315.52 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,315.52 and 569.60 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,315.52 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,315.52 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,315.52 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 749,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,320.19/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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