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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,210.71 and 668.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,210.71 and 668.13 is: 921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,210.71 = 668.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,210.71 = 668.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,210.71 × 668.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 808,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,911.67/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.36

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