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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,312.56 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,312.56 and 552.48 is: 827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,312.56 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,312.56 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,312.56 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 725,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,163.15/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.36

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