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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,207.82 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,207.82 and 666.44 is: 918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,207.82 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,207.82 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,207.82 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 804,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,939.56/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.84

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