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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.50, 1,210.97 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.50, 1,210.97 and 567.54 is: 783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.50 : 1,210.97 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.50/1,210.97 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.50x = 1,210.97 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.50x = 687,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,271.08/877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.21

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