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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,314.86 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,314.86 and 671.49 is: 1,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,314.86 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,314.86 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,314.86 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 882,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,911.98/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.25

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