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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,206.08 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,206.08 and 654.24 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,206.08 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,206.08 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,206.08 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 789,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,065.78/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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