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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.20, 1,329.52 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.20, 1,329.52 and 876.20 is: 1,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.20 : 1,329.52 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.20/1,329.52 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.20x = 1,329.52 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.20x = 1,164,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,925.42/876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.52

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