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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,210.27 and 690.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,210.27 and 690.19 is: 952.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,210.27 = 690.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,210.27 = 690.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,210.27 × 690.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 835,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,316.25/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.44

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