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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,210.81 and 562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,210.81 and 562.81 is: 776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,210.81 = 562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,210.81 = 562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,210.81 × 562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 681,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,455.98/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.42

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