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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,316.60 and 780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,316.60 and 780.22 is: 1,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,316.60 = 780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,316.60 = 780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,316.60 × 780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 1,027,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,238.32/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.17

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