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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,210.88 and 806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,210.88 and 806.60 is: 1,114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,210.88 = 806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,210.88 = 806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,210.88 × 806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 976,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,695.81/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.62

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