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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.64, 1,316.79 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.64, 1,316.79 and 415.53 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.64 : 1,316.79 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.64/1,316.79 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.64x = 1,316.79 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.64x = 547,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,165.75/877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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