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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.81, 1,208.91 and 750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.81, 1,208.91 and 750.69 is: 1,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.81 : 1,208.91 = 750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.81/1,208.91 = 750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.81x = 1,208.91 × 750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.81x = 907,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,516.65/876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.02

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