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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,209.84 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,209.84 and 655.20 is: 904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,209.84 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,209.84 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,209.84 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 792,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,687.17/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.24

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