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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.20, 1,208.72 and 581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.20, 1,208.72 and 581.09 is: 801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.20 : 1,208.72 = 581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.20/1,208.72 = 581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.20x = 1,208.72 × 581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.20x = 702,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,370.51/876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.61

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