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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,310.64 and 753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,310.64 and 753.24 is: 1,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,310.64 = 753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,310.64 = 753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,310.64 × 753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 987,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,226.47/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.43

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