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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,312.33 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,312.33 and 631.59 is: 945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,312.33 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,312.33 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,312.33 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 828,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,854.50/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.90

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