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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.70, 1,209.24 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.70, 1,209.24 and 710.92 is: 980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.70 : 1,209.24 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.70/1,209.24 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.70x = 1,209.24 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.70x = 859,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,672.90/876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.58

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