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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.03, 1,317.40 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.03, 1,317.40 and 552.62 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.03 : 1,317.40 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.03/1,317.40 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.03x = 1,317.40 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.03x = 728,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,023.50/877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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