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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,316.06 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,316.06 and 384.22 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,316.06 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,316.06 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,316.06 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 505,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,656.57/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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