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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,209.78 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,209.78 and 615.12 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,209.78 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,209.78 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,209.78 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 744,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,159.87/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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