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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.93, 1,316.99 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.93, 1,316.99 and 695.07 is: 1,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.93 : 1,316.99 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.93/1,316.99 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.93x = 1,316.99 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.93x = 915,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,401.98/877.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.69

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