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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.37, 1,210.55 and 594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.37, 1,210.55 and 594.31 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.37 : 1,210.55 = 594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.37/1,210.55 = 594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.37x = 1,210.55 × 594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.37x = 719,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,432.95/877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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