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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.23, 1,316.15 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.23, 1,316.15 and 415.37 is: 623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.23 : 1,316.15 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.23/1,316.15 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.23x = 1,316.15 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.23x = 546,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,680.57/877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.19

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