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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,209.04 and 718.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,209.04 and 718.99 is: 991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,209.04 = 718.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,209.04 = 718.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,209.04 × 718.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 869,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,287.67/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.27

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