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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,210.74 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,210.74 and 614.58 is: 848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,210.74 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,210.74 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,210.74 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 744,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,096.59/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.44

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