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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,317.66 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,317.66 and 552.79 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,317.66 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,317.66 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,317.66 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 728,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,389.27/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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