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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,315.87 and 415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,315.87 and 415.45 is: 623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,315.87 = 415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,315.87 = 415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,315.87 × 415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 546,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,674.90/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.03

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