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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,209.85 and 615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,209.85 and 615.16 is: 848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,209.85 = 615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,209.85 = 615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,209.85 × 615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 744,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,251.33/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.66

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