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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,209.60 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,209.60 and 597.04 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,209.60 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,209.60 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,209.60 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 722,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,176.56/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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