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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,210.58 and 655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,210.58 and 655.23 is: 904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,210.58 = 655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,210.58 = 655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,210.58 × 655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 793,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,208.33/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.80

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