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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.68, 1,313.42 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.68, 1,313.42 and 660.36 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.68 : 1,313.42 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.68/1,313.42 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.68x = 1,313.42 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.68x = 867,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,330.03/876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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