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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.17, 1,314.52 and 632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.17, 1,314.52 and 632.55 is: 947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.17 : 1,314.52 = 632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.17/1,314.52 = 632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.17x = 1,314.52 × 632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.17x = 831,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,499.63/877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.93

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