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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,208.96 and 628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,208.96 and 628.64 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,208.96 = 628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,208.96 = 628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,208.96 × 628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 760,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,000.61/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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