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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.74, 1,315.69 and 569.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.74, 1,315.69 and 569.85 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.74 : 1,315.69 = 569.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.74/1,315.69 = 569.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.74x = 1,315.69 × 569.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.74x = 749,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,745.95/878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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