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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,314.66 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,314.66 and 443.91 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,314.66 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,314.66 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,314.66 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 583,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,590.72/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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