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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.71, 1,212.30 and 657.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.71, 1,212.30 and 657.63 is: 908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.71 : 1,212.30 = 657.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.71/1,212.30 = 657.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.71x = 1,212.30 × 657.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.71x = 797,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,244.85/877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.32

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