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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,315.92 and 805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,315.92 and 805.74 is: 1,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,315.92 = 805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,315.92 = 805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,315.92 × 805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 1,060,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,289.38/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.97

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