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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,210.55 and 615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,210.55 and 615.11 is: 849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,210.55 = 615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,210.55 = 615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,210.55 × 615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 744,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,612.28/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.02

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