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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,210.04 and 654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,210.04 and 654.45 is: 904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,210.04 = 654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,210.04 = 654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,210.04 × 654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 791,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,910.68/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.13

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