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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,316.32 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,316.32 and 531.09 is: 797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,316.32 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,316.32 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,316.32 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 699,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,083.06/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.21

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