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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.59, 1,315.04 and 552.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.59, 1,315.04 and 552.29 is: 827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.59 : 1,315.04 = 552.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.59/1,315.04 = 552.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.59x = 1,315.04 × 552.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.59x = 726,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,274.10/877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.58

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