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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,267.56 and 876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,267.56 and 876.96 is: 1,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,267.56 = 876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,267.56 = 876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,267.56 × 876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 1,111,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,599.42/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.86

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