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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,308.77 and 677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,308.77 and 677.98 is: 1,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,308.77 = 677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,308.77 = 677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,308.77 × 677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 887,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,316.49/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.83

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