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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,208.34 and 581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,208.34 and 581.30 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,208.34 = 581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,208.34 = 581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,208.34 × 581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 702,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,402.00/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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