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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,317.69 and 833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,317.69 and 833.46 is: 1,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,317.69 = 833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,317.69 = 833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,317.69 × 833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 1,098,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,241.91/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.76

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