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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.47, 1,314.61 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.47, 1,314.61 and 587.30 is: 880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.47 : 1,314.61 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.47/1,314.61 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.47x = 1,314.61 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.47x = 772,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,062.41/876.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.88

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