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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.65, 1,210.43 and 615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.65, 1,210.43 and 615.02 is: 849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.65 : 1,210.43 = 615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.65/1,210.43 = 615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.65x = 1,210.43 × 615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.65x = 744,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,435.58/876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.18

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