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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.08, 1,211.28 and 745.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.08, 1,211.28 and 745.86 is: 1,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.08 : 1,211.28 = 745.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.08/1,211.28 = 745.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.08x = 1,211.28 × 745.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.08x = 903,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,445.30/877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.06

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