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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,316.01 and 870.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,316.01 and 870.05 is: 1,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,316.01 = 870.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,316.01 = 870.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,316.01 × 870.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 1,144,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,987.92/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.74

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