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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.95, 1,209.33 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.95, 1,209.33 and 667.13 is: 919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.95 : 1,209.33 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.95/1,209.33 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.95x = 1,209.33 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.95x = 806,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,780.32/876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.98

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