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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.76, 1,316.64 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.76, 1,316.64 and 731.96 is: 1,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.76 : 1,316.64 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.76/1,316.64 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.76x = 1,316.64 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.76x = 963,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,727.81/877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.94

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