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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.33, 1,207.44 and 654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.33, 1,207.44 and 654.93 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.33 : 1,207.44 = 654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.33/1,207.44 = 654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.33x = 1,207.44 × 654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.33x = 790,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,788.68/876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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