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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.35, 1,315.80 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.35, 1,315.80 and 603.39 is: 904.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.35 : 1,315.80 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.35/1,315.80 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.35x = 1,315.80 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.35x = 793,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,940.56/877.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.93

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