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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.34, 1,208.49 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.34, 1,208.49 and 581.08 is: 801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.34 : 1,208.49 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.34/1,208.49 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.34x = 1,208.49 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.34x = 702,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,229.37/876.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.32

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