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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,211.83 and 719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,211.83 and 719.26 is: 994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,211.83 = 719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,211.83 = 719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,211.83 × 719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 871,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,620.85/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.00

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