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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,310.99 and 702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,310.99 and 702.27 is: 1,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,310.99 = 702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,310.99 = 702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,310.99 × 702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 920,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,665.44/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.97

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