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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,209.60 and 690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,209.60 and 690.16 is: 951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,209.60 = 690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,209.60 = 690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,209.60 × 690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 834,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,817.54/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.97

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