Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,211 and 767.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877, 1,211 and 767.76 is: 1,060.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877 : 1,211 = 767.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877/1,211 = 767.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877x = 1,211 × 767.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877x = 929,757.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,757.36/877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060.16
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