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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,347.75 and 877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,347.75 and 877.55 is: 1,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,347.75 = 877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,347.75 = 877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,347.75 × 877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 1,182,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,711.27/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.98

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