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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.43, 1,319.34 and 670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.43, 1,319.34 and 670.58 is: 1,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.43 : 1,319.34 = 670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.43/1,319.34 = 670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.43x = 1,319.34 × 670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.43x = 884,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,720.11/877.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.31

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