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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.59, 1,209.93 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.59, 1,209.93 and 518 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.59 : 1,209.93 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.59/1,209.93 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.59x = 1,209.93 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.59x = 626,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,743.74/876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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