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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.29, 1,314.99 and 671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.29, 1,314.99 and 671.25 is: 1,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.29 : 1,314.99 = 671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.29/1,314.99 = 671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.29x = 1,314.99 × 671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.29x = 882,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,687.04/877.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.15

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