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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,315.85 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,315.85 and 584.64 is: 877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,315.85 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,315.85 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,315.85 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 769,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,298.54/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.25

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