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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,315.74 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,315.74 and 603.18 is: 904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,315.74 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,315.74 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,315.74 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 793,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,630.32/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.77

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