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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.98, 1,210.02 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.98, 1,210.02 and 611.94 is: 844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.98 : 1,210.02 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.98/1,210.02 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.98x = 1,210.02 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.98x = 740,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,459.64/876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.33

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