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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,204.04 and 822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,204.04 and 822.41 is: 1,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,204.04 = 822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,204.04 = 822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,204.04 × 822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 990,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,204.40/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.58

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