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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.91, 1,211.42 and 567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.91, 1,211.42 and 567.41 is: 782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.91 : 1,211.42 = 567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.91/1,211.42 = 567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.91x = 1,211.42 × 567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.91x = 687,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,367.18/877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.96

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