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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.94, 1,210.98 and 691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.94, 1,210.98 and 691.16 is: 953.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.94 : 1,210.98 = 691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.94/1,210.98 = 691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.94x = 1,210.98 × 691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.94x = 836,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,980.94/877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.35

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