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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,315.82 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,315.82 and 300.11 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,315.82 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,315.82 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,315.82 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 394,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,884.91/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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