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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.38, 1,313.33 and 646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.38, 1,313.33 and 646.53 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.38 : 1,313.33 = 646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.38/1,313.33 = 646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.38x = 1,313.33 × 646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.38x = 849,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,107.24/877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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