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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.90, 1,210.77 and 615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.90, 1,210.77 and 615.27 is: 849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.90 : 1,210.77 = 615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.90/1,210.77 = 615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.90x = 1,210.77 × 615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.90x = 744,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,950.46/876.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.53

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