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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,312.77 and 767.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,312.77 and 767.45 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,312.77 = 767.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,312.77 = 767.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,312.77 × 767.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 1,007,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,485.34/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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