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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,207.62 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,207.62 and 596.70 is: 822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,207.62 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,207.62 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,207.62 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 720,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,586.85/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.19

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