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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.35, 1,208.01 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.35, 1,208.01 and 577.08 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.35 : 1,208.01 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.35/1,208.01 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.35x = 1,208.01 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.35x = 697,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,119.32/876.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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