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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.63, 1,208.64 and 577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.63, 1,208.64 and 577.83 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.63 : 1,208.64 = 577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.63/1,208.64 = 577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.63x = 1,208.64 × 577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.63x = 698,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,388.45/876.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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