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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.74, 1,317.06 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.74, 1,317.06 and 662.64 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.74 : 1,317.06 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.74/1,317.06 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.74x = 1,317.06 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.74x = 872,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,736.64/877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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