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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.21, 1,315.93 and 587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.21, 1,315.93 and 587.85 is: 882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.21 : 1,315.93 = 587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.21/1,315.93 = 587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.21x = 1,315.93 × 587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.21x = 773,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,562.87/876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.86

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