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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.65, 1,211.81 and 616.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.65, 1,211.81 and 616.02 is: 850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.65 : 1,211.81 = 616.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.65/1,211.81 = 616.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.65x = 1,211.81 × 616.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.65x = 746,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,496.12/877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.56

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