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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,314.06 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,314.06 and 603.28 is: 904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,314.06 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,314.06 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,314.06 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 792,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,746.12/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.05

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