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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.65, 1,315.98 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.65, 1,315.98 and 292.49 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.65 : 1,315.98 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.65/1,315.98 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.65x = 1,315.98 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.65x = 384,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,909.35/877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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