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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.81, 1,209.18 and 581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.81, 1,209.18 and 581.74 is: 802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.81 : 1,209.18 = 581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.81/1,209.18 = 581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.81x = 1,209.18 × 581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.81x = 703,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,428.37/876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.26

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