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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.55, 1,210.80 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.55, 1,210.80 and 655.12 is: 904.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.55 : 1,210.80 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.55/1,210.80 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.55x = 1,210.80 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.55x = 793,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,219.30/876.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.93

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