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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,313.14 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,313.14 and 443.30 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,313.14 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,313.14 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,313.14 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 582,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,114.96/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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