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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,210.01 and 582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,210.01 and 582.62 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,210.01 = 582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,210.01 = 582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,210.01 × 582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 704,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,967.06/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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