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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.40, 1,310.80 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.40, 1,310.80 and 668.64 is: 1,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.40 : 1,310.80 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.40/1,310.80 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.40x = 1,310.80 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.40x = 876,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,453.31/876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.06

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