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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.33, 1,310.94 and 656.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.33, 1,310.94 and 656.82 is: 982.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.33 : 1,310.94 = 656.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.33/1,310.94 = 656.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.33x = 1,310.94 × 656.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.33x = 861,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,051.61/876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.57

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