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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,314.48 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,314.48 and 634.40 is: 950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,314.48 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,314.48 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,314.48 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 833,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,906.11/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.82

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