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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,207.50 and 750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,207.50 and 750.80 is: 1,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,207.50 = 750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,207.50 = 750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,207.50 × 750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 906,591
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,591/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.55

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