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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.40, 1,317.84 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.40, 1,317.84 and 548.92 is: 824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.40 : 1,317.84 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.40/1,317.84 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.40x = 1,317.84 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.40x = 723,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,386.24/877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.47

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