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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,209.06 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,209.06 and 577.44 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,209.06 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,209.06 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,209.06 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 698,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,159.61/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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