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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.08, 1,315.98 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.08, 1,315.98 and 444.54 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.08 : 1,315.98 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.08/1,315.98 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.08x = 1,315.98 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.08x = 585,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,005.75/877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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