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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.47, 1,209.03 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.47, 1,209.03 and 679.64 is: 937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.47 : 1,209.03 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.47/1,209.03 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.47x = 1,209.03 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.47x = 821,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,699.10/876.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.52

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