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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.17, 1,315.35 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.17, 1,315.35 and 603.39 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.17 : 1,315.35 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.17/1,315.35 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.17x = 1,315.35 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.17x = 793,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,669.04/877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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