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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,315.44 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,315.44 and 466.04 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,315.44 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,315.44 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,315.44 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 613,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,047.66/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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