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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,313.01 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,313.01 and 680.67 is: 1,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,313.01 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,313.01 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,313.01 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 893,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,726.52/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.43

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