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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,210.74 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,210.74 and 668.54 is: 922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,210.74 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,210.74 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,210.74 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 809,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,428.12/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.68

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