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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,209.22 and 719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,209.22 and 719.12 is: 991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,209.22 = 719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,209.22 = 719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,209.22 × 719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 869,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,574.29/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.46

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