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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.58, 1,314.60 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.58, 1,314.60 and 437.50 is: 655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.58 : 1,314.60 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.58/1,314.60 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.58x = 1,314.60 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.58x = 575,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,137.50/877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.37

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