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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.27, 1,315.26 and 683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.27, 1,315.26 and 683.37 is: 1,025.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.27 : 1,315.26 = 683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.27/1,315.26 = 683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.27x = 1,315.26 × 683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.27x = 898,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,809.23/876.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.72

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