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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,207.86 and 610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,207.86 and 610.73 is: 841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,207.86 = 610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,207.86 = 610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,207.86 × 610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 737,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,679.36/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.38

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