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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,312.08 and 731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,312.08 and 731.08 is: 1,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,312.08 = 731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,312.08 = 731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,312.08 × 731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 959,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,235.45/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.47

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