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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.18, 1,209.40 and 719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.18, 1,209.40 and 719.24 is: 991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.18 : 1,209.40 = 719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.18/1,209.40 = 719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.18x = 1,209.40 × 719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.18x = 869,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,848.86/877.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.64

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