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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,210.26 and 640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,210.26 and 640.36 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,210.26 = 640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,210.26 = 640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,210.26 × 640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 775,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,002.09/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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