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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.09, 1,311.03 and 644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.09, 1,311.03 and 644.43 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.09 : 1,311.03 = 644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.09/1,311.03 = 644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.09x = 1,311.03 × 644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.09x = 844,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,867.06/876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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