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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,314 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,314 and 587.28 is: 880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,314 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,314 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,314 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 771,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,685.92/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.20

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