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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.50, 1,315.35 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.50, 1,315.35 and 415.53 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.50 : 1,315.35 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.50/1,315.35 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.50x = 1,315.35 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.50x = 546,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,567.39/877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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