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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,316.87 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,316.87 and 695.36 is: 1,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,316.87 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,316.87 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,316.87 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 915,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,698.42/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.49

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