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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.70, 1,316.49 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.70, 1,316.49 and 384.09 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.70 : 1,316.49 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.70/1,316.49 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.70x = 1,316.49 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.70x = 505,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,650.64/877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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