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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.43, 1,317.30 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.43, 1,317.30 and 683.68 is: 1,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.43 : 1,317.30 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.43/1,317.30 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.43x = 1,317.30 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.43x = 900,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,605.08/877.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.41

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