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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,313.92 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,313.92 and 670.56 is: 1,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,313.92 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,313.92 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,313.92 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 881,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,062.20/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.86

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