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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.15, 1,315.86 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.15, 1,315.86 and 299.89 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.15 : 1,315.86 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.15/1,315.86 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.15x = 1,315.86 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.15x = 394,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,613.26/877.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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