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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,208.59 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,208.59 and 726.71 is: 1,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,208.59 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,208.59 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,208.59 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 878,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,286.58/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.90

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