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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,209.33 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,209.33 and 582.12 is: 803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,209.33 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,209.33 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,209.33 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 703,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,975.18/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.24

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