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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.40, 1,315.22 and 617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.40, 1,315.22 and 617.40 is: 925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.40 : 1,315.22 = 617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.40/1,315.22 = 617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.40x = 1,315.22 × 617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.40x = 812,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,016.83/877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.48

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