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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,307.95 and 669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,307.95 and 669.56 is: 999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,307.95 = 669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,307.95 = 669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,307.95 × 669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 875,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,751.00/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.62

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