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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.30, 1,211.94 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.30, 1,211.94 and 683.32 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.30 : 1,211.94 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.30/1,211.94 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.30x = 1,211.94 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.30x = 828,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,142.84/877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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