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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,209.14 and 654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,209.14 and 654.69 is: 903.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,209.14 = 654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,209.14 = 654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,209.14 × 654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 791,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,608.59/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.54

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