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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,315.50 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,315.50 and 299.88 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,315.50 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,315.50 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,315.50 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 394,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,492.14/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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