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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.11, 1,315.68 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.11, 1,315.68 and 702.96 is: 1,054.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.11 : 1,315.68 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.11/1,315.68 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.11x = 1,315.68 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.11x = 924,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,870.41/877.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.45

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