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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,313.52 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,313.52 and 588.24 is: 881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,313.52 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,313.52 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,313.52 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 772,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,665.00/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.31

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