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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,211.29 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,211.29 and 581.78 is: 803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,211.29 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,211.29 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,211.29 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 704,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,705.87/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.52

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