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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,313.55 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,313.55 and 603.90 is: 904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,313.55 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,313.55 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,313.55 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 793,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,252.85/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.27

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