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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,315.02 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,315.02 and 444.02 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,315.02 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,315.02 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,315.02 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 583,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,895.18/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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