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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,203.78 and 701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,203.78 and 701.07 is: 963.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,203.78 = 701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,203.78 = 701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,203.78 × 701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 843,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,934.04/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.36

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