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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,209.24 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,209.24 and 710.64 is: 979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,209.24 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,209.24 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,209.24 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 859,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,334.31/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.81

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