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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,310.64 and 832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,310.64 and 832 is: 1,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,310.64 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,310.64 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,310.64 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 1,090,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,452.48/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.41

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