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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.60, 1,207.68 and 778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.60, 1,207.68 and 778.24 is: 1,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.60 : 1,207.68 = 778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.60/1,207.68 = 778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.60x = 1,207.68 × 778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.60x = 939,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,864.88/877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.95

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