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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,205.13 and 769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,205.13 and 769.23 is: 1,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,205.13 = 769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,205.13 = 769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,205.13 × 769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 927,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,022.15/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.21

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