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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.32, 1,209.52 and 597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.32, 1,209.52 and 597.23 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.32 : 1,209.52 = 597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.32/1,209.52 = 597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.32x = 1,209.52 × 597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.32x = 722,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,361.63/876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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