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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.94, 1,314.86 and 694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.94, 1,314.86 and 694.10 is: 1,039.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.94 : 1,314.86 = 694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.94/1,314.86 = 694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.94x = 1,314.86 × 694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.94x = 912,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,644.33/877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.53

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