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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,315.04 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,315.04 and 587.25 is: 881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,315.04 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,315.04 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,315.04 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 772,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,254.30/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.15

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