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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.21, 1,315.85 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.21, 1,315.85 and 444.13 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.21 : 1,315.85 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.21/1,315.85 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.21x = 1,315.85 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.21x = 584,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,408.46/877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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