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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,315.62 and 838.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,315.62 and 838.68 is: 1,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,315.62 = 838.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,315.62 = 838.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,315.62 × 838.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 1,103,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,384.18/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.40

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