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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,315.50 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,315.50 and 415.59 is: 622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.68 : 1,315.50 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.68/1,315.50 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.68x = 1,315.50 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.68x = 546,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,708.65/877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.90

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