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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,315.43 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,315.43 and 383.67 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,315.43 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,315.43 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,315.43 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 504,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,691.03/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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