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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.15, 1,312.38 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.15, 1,312.38 and 582.66 is: 872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.15 : 1,312.38 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.15/1,312.38 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.15x = 1,312.38 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.15x = 764,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,671.33/876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.76

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