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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.36, 1,307.49 and 835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.36, 1,307.49 and 835.08 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.36 : 1,307.49 = 835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.36/1,307.49 = 835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.36x = 1,307.49 × 835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.36x = 1,091,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,858.75/876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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