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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,312.18 and 617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,312.18 and 617.47 is: 923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,312.18 = 617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,312.18 = 617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,312.18 × 617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 810,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,226.96/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.83

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