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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,211.16 and 581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,211.16 and 581.66 is: 803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,211.16 = 581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,211.16 = 581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,211.16 × 581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 704,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,483.33/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.36

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