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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,209.20 and 649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,209.20 and 649.29 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,209.20 = 649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,209.20 = 649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,209.20 × 649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 785,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,121.47/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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