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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,312.83 and 679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,312.83 and 679.97 is: 1,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,312.83 = 679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,312.83 = 679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,312.83 × 679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 892,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,685.02/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.42

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