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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,208.24 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,208.24 and 581.58 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,208.24 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,208.24 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,208.24 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 702,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,685.31/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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