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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.97, 1,317.14 and 734.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.97, 1,317.14 and 734.69 is: 1,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.97 : 1,317.14 = 734.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.97/1,317.14 = 734.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.97x = 1,317.14 × 734.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.97x = 967,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,689.59/877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.19

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