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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.40, 1,210.08 and 614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.40, 1,210.08 and 614.77 is: 848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.40 : 1,210.08 = 614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.40/1,210.08 = 614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.40x = 1,210.08 × 614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.40x = 743,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,920.88/876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.84

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