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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.67, 1,209.20 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.67, 1,209.20 and 654.23 is: 903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.67 : 1,209.20 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.67/1,209.20 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.67x = 1,209.20 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.67x = 791,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,094.92/875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.42

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