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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,317.19 and 646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,317.19 and 646.67 is: 970.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,317.19 = 646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,317.19 = 646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,317.19 × 646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 851,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,787.26/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.68

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