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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,312.74 and 645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,312.74 and 645.57 is: 966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,312.74 = 645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,312.74 = 645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,312.74 × 645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 847,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,465.56/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.07

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