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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.57, 1,314.82 and 760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.57, 1,314.82 and 760.83 is: 1,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.57 : 1,314.82 = 760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.57/1,314.82 = 760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.57x = 1,314.82 × 760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.57x = 1,000,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,354.50/876.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.21

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