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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,208.02 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,208.02 and 718.24 is: 990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,208.02 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,208.02 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,208.02 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 867,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,648.28/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.25

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