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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.50, 1,209.03 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.50, 1,209.03 and 702.26 is: 968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.50 : 1,209.03 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.50/1,209.03 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.50x = 1,209.03 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.50x = 849,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,053.41/876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.69

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