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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.99, 1,316.99 and 695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.99, 1,316.99 and 695.14 is: 1,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.99 : 1,316.99 = 695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.99/1,316.99 = 695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.99x = 1,316.99 × 695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.99x = 915,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,492.43/877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.71

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