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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.33, 1,315.39 and 444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.33, 1,315.39 and 444.19 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.33 : 1,315.39 = 444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.33/1,315.39 = 444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.33x = 1,315.39 × 444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.33x = 584,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,280.86/877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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