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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,209.63 and 654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,209.63 and 654.55 is: 903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,209.63 = 654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,209.63 = 654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,209.63 × 654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 791,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,763.32/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.86

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