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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,312.04 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,312.04 and 795.84 is: 1,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,312.04 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,312.04 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,312.04 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 1,044,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,173.91/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.78

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