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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,313.10 and 632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,313.10 and 632.41 is: 947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,313.10 = 632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,313.10 = 632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,313.10 × 632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 830,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,414.29/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.95

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