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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.07, 1,313.90 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.07, 1,313.90 and 690.98 is: 1,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.07 : 1,313.90 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.07/1,313.90 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.07x = 1,313.90 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.07x = 907,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,883.63/877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.14

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