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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.77, 1,317.56 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.77, 1,317.56 and 646.92 is: 971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.77 : 1,317.56 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.77/1,317.56 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.77x = 1,317.56 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.77x = 852,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,355.92/877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.05

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