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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,210.20 and 701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,210.20 and 701.20 is: 968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,210.20 = 701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,210.20 = 701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,210.20 × 701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 848,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,592.24/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.62

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