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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.73, 1,210.28 and 562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.73, 1,210.28 and 562.58 is: 775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.73 : 1,210.28 = 562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.73/1,210.28 = 562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.73x = 1,210.28 × 562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.73x = 680,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,870.46/877.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.72

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