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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,210.08 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,210.08 and 611.52 is: 843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,210.08 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,210.08 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,210.08 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 739,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,988.12/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.58

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