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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.82, 1,210.43 and 612.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.82, 1,210.43 and 612.15 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.82 : 1,210.43 = 612.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.82/1,210.43 = 612.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.82x = 1,210.43 × 612.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.82x = 740,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,964.72/876.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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