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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,316.18 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,316.18 and 774.48 is: 1,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,316.18 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,316.18 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,316.18 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 1,019,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,355.09/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.32

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