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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,310.69 and 780.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,310.69 and 780.75 is: 1,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,310.69 = 780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,310.69 = 780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,310.69 × 780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 1,023,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,323.17/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.58

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