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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,211.90 and 656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,211.90 and 656.69 is: 906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,211.90 = 656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,211.90 = 656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,211.90 × 656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 795,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,842.61/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.30

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