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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,208.54 and 655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,208.54 and 655.06 is: 903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,208.54 = 655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,208.54 = 655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,208.54 × 655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 791,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,666.21/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.23

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