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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.91, 1,211.61 and 656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.91, 1,211.61 and 656.48 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.91 : 1,211.61 = 656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.91/1,211.61 = 656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.91x = 1,211.61 × 656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.91x = 795,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,390.87/877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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