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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.01, 1,314.29 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.01, 1,314.29 and 443.66 is: 664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.01 : 1,314.29 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.01/1,314.29 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.01x = 1,314.29 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.01x = 583,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,092.44/877.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.87

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