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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.25, 1,210.80 and 582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.25, 1,210.80 and 582.62 is: 804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.25 : 1,210.80 = 582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.25/1,210.80 = 582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.25x = 1,210.80 × 582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.25x = 705,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,430.24/877.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.14

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