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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,317.08 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,317.08 and 604.14 is: 906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,317.08 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,317.08 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,317.08 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 795,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,700.71/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.35

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