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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,314.38 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,314.38 and 551.25 is: 826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,314.38 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,314.38 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,314.38 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 724,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,553.35/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.57

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