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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,315.72 and 714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,315.72 and 714.07 is: 1,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,315.72 = 714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,315.72 = 714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,315.72 × 714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 939,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,516.18/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.44

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