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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.45, 1,312.74 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.45, 1,312.74 and 601.32 is: 900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.45 : 1,312.74 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.45/1,312.74 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.45x = 1,312.74 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.45x = 789,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,376.82/876.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.65

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