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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,316.00 and 570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,316.00 and 570.01 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,316.00 = 570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,316.00 = 570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,316.00 × 570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 750,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,130.31/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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