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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.60, 1,211.04 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.60, 1,211.04 and 681.28 is: 940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.60 : 1,211.04 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.60/1,211.04 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.60x = 1,211.04 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.60x = 825,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,057.33/877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.13

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