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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,210.86 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,210.86 and 656.76 is: 905.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,210.86 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,210.86 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,210.86 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 795,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,244.41/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.70

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