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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,208.76 and 655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,208.76 and 655.58 is: 904.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,208.76 = 655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,208.76 = 655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,208.76 × 655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 792,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,432.84/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.15

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