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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.57, 1,209.81 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.57, 1,209.81 and 614.40 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.57 : 1,209.81 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.57/1,209.81 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.57x = 1,209.81 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.57x = 743,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,301.21/876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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