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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,310.88 and 668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,310.88 and 668.90 is: 1,000.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,310.88 = 668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,310.88 = 668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,310.88 × 668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 876,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,847.63/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.99

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