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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.11, 1,314.86 and 645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.11, 1,314.86 and 645.62 is: 968.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.11 : 1,314.86 = 645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.11/1,314.86 = 645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.11x = 1,314.86 × 645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.11x = 848,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,890.11/876.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.94

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