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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,210.26 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,210.26 and 581.80 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,210.26 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,210.26 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,210.26 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 704,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,129.27/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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