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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,315.27 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,315.27 and 291.90 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,315.27 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,315.27 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,315.27 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 383,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,927.31/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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