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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.84, 1,313.65 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.84, 1,313.65 and 646.18 is: 966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.84 : 1,313.65 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.84/1,313.65 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.84x = 1,313.65 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.84x = 848,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,854.36/877.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.98

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