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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,317.66 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,317.66 and 570.66 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,317.66 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,317.66 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,317.66 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 751,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,935.86/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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