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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.90, 1,316.55 and 683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.90, 1,316.55 and 683.11 is: 1,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.90 : 1,316.55 = 683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.90/1,316.55 = 683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.90x = 1,316.55 × 683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.90x = 899,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,348.47/877.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.43

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