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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,317.12 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,317.12 and 659.56 is: 990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,317.12 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,317.12 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,317.12 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 868,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,719.67/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.97

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