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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,315.22 and 584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,315.22 and 584.41 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,315.22 = 584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,315.22 = 584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,315.22 × 584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 768,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,621.14/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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