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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,208.32 and 610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,208.32 and 610.16 is: 841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,208.32 = 610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,208.32 = 610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,208.32 × 610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 737,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,268.53/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.48

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