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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.94, 1,314.80 and 694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.94, 1,314.80 and 694.74 is: 1,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.94 : 1,314.80 = 694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.94/1,314.80 = 694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.94x = 1,314.80 × 694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.94x = 913,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,444.15/877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.44

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