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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,312.61 and 550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,312.61 and 550.71 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,312.61 = 550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,312.61 = 550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,312.61 × 550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 722,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,864.70/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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