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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,313.19 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,313.19 and 551.64 is: 826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,313.19 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,313.19 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,313.19 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 724,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,408.13/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.89

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