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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,209.82 and 655.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,209.82 and 655.18 is: 904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,209.82 = 655.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,209.82 = 655.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,209.82 × 655.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 792,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,649.87/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.21

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