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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,209.95 and 782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,209.95 and 782.82 is: 1,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,209.95 = 782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,209.95 = 782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,209.95 × 782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 947,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,173.06/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.69

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