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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,210.12 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,210.12 and 655.40 is: 904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,210.12 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,210.12 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,210.12 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 793,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,112.65/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.51

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