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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,207.68 and 654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,207.68 and 654.44 is: 902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,207.68 = 654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,207.68 = 654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,207.68 × 654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 790,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,354.10/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.37

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