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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,315.38 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,315.38 and 530.78 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,315.38 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,315.38 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,315.38 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 698,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,177.40/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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