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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,313.70 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,313.70 and 415.20 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,313.70 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,313.70 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,313.70 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 545,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,448.24/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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