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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.42, 1,312.89 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.42, 1,312.89 and 683.02 is: 1,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.42 : 1,312.89 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.42/1,312.89 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.42x = 1,312.89 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.42x = 896,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,730.13/877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.01

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