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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.57, 1,211.01 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.57, 1,211.01 and 479.20 is: 661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.57 : 1,211.01 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.57/1,211.01 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.57x = 1,211.01 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.57x = 580,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,315.99/877.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.28

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