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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,210.65 and 655.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,210.65 and 655.79 is: 905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,210.65 = 655.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,210.65 = 655.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,210.65 × 655.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 793,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,935.19/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.06

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