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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.85, 1,315.29 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.85, 1,315.29 and 702.70 is: 1,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.85 : 1,315.29 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.85/1,315.29 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.85x = 1,315.29 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.85x = 924,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,254.28/876.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.06

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