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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,316.96 and 696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,316.96 and 696.88 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,316.96 = 696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,316.96 = 696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,316.96 × 696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 917,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,763.08/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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