Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,316.30 and 421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,316.30 and 421 is: 631.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877.32 : 1,316.30 = 421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877.32/1,316.30 = 421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877.32x = 1,316.30 × 421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877.32x = 554,162.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,162.30/877.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631.65
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