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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.50, 1,315.71 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.50, 1,315.71 and 657.99 is: 986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.50 : 1,315.71 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.50/1,315.71 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.50x = 1,315.71 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.50x = 865,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,724.02/877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.58

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