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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,210.33 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,210.33 and 797.34 is: 1,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,210.33 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,210.33 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,210.33 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 965,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,044.52/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.45

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