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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.34, 1,210.26 and 666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.34, 1,210.26 and 666.52 is: 920.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.34 : 1,210.26 = 666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.34/1,210.26 = 666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.34x = 1,210.26 × 666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.34x = 806,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,656.44/876.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.49

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