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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.30, 1,211.67 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.30, 1,211.67 and 746.70 is: 1,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.30 : 1,211.67 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.30/1,211.67 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.30x = 1,211.67 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.30x = 904,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,753.99/876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.47

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