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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,315.11 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,315.11 and 603.54 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,315.11 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,315.11 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,315.11 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 793,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,721.49/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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