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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,317.22 and 784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,317.22 and 784.92 is: 1,178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,317.22 = 784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,317.22 = 784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,317.22 × 784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 1,033,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,912.32/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.09

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