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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.43, 1,316.45 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.43, 1,316.45 and 630.18 is: 945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.43 : 1,316.45 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.43/1,316.45 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.43x = 1,316.45 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.43x = 829,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,602.04/877.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.49

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