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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,315.80 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,315.80 and 588.24 is: 883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,315.80 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,315.80 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,315.80 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 774,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,006.19/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.33

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