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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,316.72 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,316.72 and 617.06 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,316.72 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,316.72 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,316.72 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 812,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,500.08/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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