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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.38, 1,315.89 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.38, 1,315.89 and 402.51 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.38 : 1,315.89 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.38/1,315.89 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.38x = 1,315.89 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.38x = 529,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,658.88/877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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