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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.39, 1,209.72 and 581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.39, 1,209.72 and 581.73 is: 802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.39 : 1,209.72 = 581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.39/1,209.72 = 581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.39x = 1,209.72 × 581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.39x = 703,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,730.42/876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.99

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