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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.17, 1,210.14 and 580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.17, 1,210.14 and 580.93 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.17 : 1,210.14 = 580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.17/1,210.14 = 580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.17x = 1,210.14 × 580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.17x = 703,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,003.60/876.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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