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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,208.10 and 654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,208.10 and 654.76 is: 902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,208.10 = 654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,208.10 = 654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,208.10 × 654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 791,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,015.56/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.94

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