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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.79, 1,313.30 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.79, 1,313.30 and 618.23 is: 924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.79 : 1,313.30 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.79/1,313.30 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.79x = 1,313.30 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.79x = 811,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,911.80/877.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.96

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