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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.38, 1,209.74 and 699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.38, 1,209.74 and 699.79 is: 964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.38 : 1,209.74 = 699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.38/1,209.74 = 699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.38x = 1,209.74 × 699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.38x = 846,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,557.43/877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.87

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