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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,316.97 and 673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,316.97 and 673.86 is: 1,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,316.97 = 673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,316.97 = 673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,316.97 × 673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 887,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,453.40/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.79

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