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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,211.80 and 750.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,211.80 and 750.90 is: 1,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,211.80 = 750.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,211.80 = 750.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,211.80 × 750.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 909,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,940.62/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.61

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