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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.07, 1,312.55 and 780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.07, 1,312.55 and 780.73 is: 1,169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.07 : 1,312.55 = 780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.07/1,312.55 = 780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.07x = 1,312.55 × 780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.07x = 1,024,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,739.98/876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.70

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