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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,210.36 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,210.36 and 582.39 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,210.36 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,210.36 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,210.36 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 704,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,901.56/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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