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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.52, 1,210.02 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.52, 1,210.02 and 601.96 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.52 : 1,210.02 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.52/1,210.02 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.52x = 1,210.02 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.52x = 728,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,383.64/876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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