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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.59, 1,210.03 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.59, 1,210.03 and 581.75 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.59 : 1,210.03 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.59/1,210.03 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.59x = 1,210.03 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.59x = 703,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,934.95/876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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