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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.56, 1,315.86 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.56, 1,315.86 and 466.86 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.56 : 1,315.86 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.56/1,315.86 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.56x = 1,315.86 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.56x = 614,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,322.40/877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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