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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.19, 1,209.62 and 753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.19, 1,209.62 and 753.26 is: 1,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.19 : 1,209.62 = 753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.19/1,209.62 = 753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.19x = 1,209.62 × 753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.19x = 911,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,154.59/877.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.72

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