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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,315.96 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,315.96 and 292.03 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,315.96 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,315.96 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,315.96 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 384,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,299.80/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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