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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,313.26 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,313.26 and 546.56 is: 818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,313.26 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,313.26 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,313.26 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 717,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,767.45/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.72

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