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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,314.57 and 616.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,314.57 and 616.69 is: 925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,314.57 = 616.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,314.57 = 616.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,314.57 × 616.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 810,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,675.60/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.03

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