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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,314.27 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,314.27 and 444.72 is: 666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,314.27 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,314.27 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,314.27 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 584,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,482.15/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.26

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