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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.17, 1,313.03 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.17, 1,313.03 and 631.55 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.17 : 1,313.03 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.17/1,313.03 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.17x = 1,313.03 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.17x = 829,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,234.37/876.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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