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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.65, 1,209.29 and 557.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.65, 1,209.29 and 557.03 is: 768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.65 : 1,209.29 = 557.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.65/1,209.29 = 557.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.65x = 1,209.29 × 557.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.65x = 673,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,601.98/876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.39

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