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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.83, 1,210.45 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.83, 1,210.45 and 687.44 is: 949.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.83 : 1,210.45 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.83/1,210.45 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.83x = 1,210.45 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.83x = 832,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,109.47/876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.00

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