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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,315.80 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,315.80 and 587.72 is: 881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,315.80 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,315.80 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,315.80 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 773,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,321.98/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.62

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