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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,315.52 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,315.52 and 438.10 is: 656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,315.52 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,315.52 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,315.52 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 576,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,329.31/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.92

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