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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.18, 1,313.33 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.18, 1,313.33 and 443.42 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.18 : 1,313.33 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.18/1,313.33 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.18x = 1,313.33 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.18x = 582,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,356.79/877.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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