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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.68, 1,208.90 and 655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.68, 1,208.90 and 655.26 is: 903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.68 : 1,208.90 = 655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.68/1,208.90 = 655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.68x = 1,208.90 × 655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.68x = 792,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,143.81/876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.57

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