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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,315.96 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,315.96 and 682.16 is: 1,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,315.96 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,315.96 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,315.96 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 897,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,695.27/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.11

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