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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.39, 1,210.83 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.39, 1,210.83 and 582.46 is: 803.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.39 : 1,210.83 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.39/1,210.83 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.39x = 1,210.83 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.39x = 705,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,260.04/877.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.82

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