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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,317.40 and 569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,317.40 and 569.74 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,317.40 = 569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,317.40 = 569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,317.40 × 569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 750,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,575.48/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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