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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.11, 1,209.51 and 690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.11, 1,209.51 and 690.21 is: 952.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.11 : 1,209.51 = 690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.11/1,209.51 = 690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.11x = 1,209.51 × 690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.11x = 834,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,815.90/876.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.87

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