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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,209.68 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,209.68 and 625.92 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,209.68 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,209.68 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,209.68 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 757,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,162.91/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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