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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,317.15 and 586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,317.15 and 586.55 is: 880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,317.15 = 586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,317.15 = 586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,317.15 × 586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 772,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,574.33/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.69

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