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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.54, 1,316.85 and 795.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.54, 1,316.85 and 795.43 is: 1,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.54 : 1,316.85 = 795.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.54/1,316.85 = 795.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.54x = 1,316.85 × 795.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.54x = 1,047,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,462.00/877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.63

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