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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.31, 1,209.39 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.31, 1,209.39 and 581.08 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.31 : 1,209.39 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.31/1,209.39 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.31x = 1,209.39 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.31x = 702,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,752.34/876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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