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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,320.91 and 635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,320.91 and 635.36 is: 956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,320.91 = 635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,320.91 = 635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,320.91 × 635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 839,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,245.18/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.80

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