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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,211.95 and 656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,211.95 and 656.73 is: 906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,211.95 = 656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,211.95 = 656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,211.95 × 656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 795,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,923.92/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.35

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