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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.25, 1,315.43 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.25, 1,315.43 and 569.16 is: 852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.25 : 1,315.43 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.25/1,315.43 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.25x = 1,315.43 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.25x = 748,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,694.36/878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.49

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