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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.77, 1,310.18 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.77, 1,310.18 and 700.02 is: 1,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.77 : 1,310.18 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.77/1,310.18 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.77x = 1,310.18 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.77x = 917,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,148.70/873.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.65

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