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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,211.40 and 785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,211.40 and 785.60 is: 1,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,211.40 = 785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,211.40 = 785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,211.40 × 785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 951,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,675.84/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.95

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