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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,311.54 and 657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,311.54 and 657.10 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,311.54 = 657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,311.54 = 657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,311.54 × 657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 861,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,812.93/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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