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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.71, 1,316.88 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.71, 1,316.88 and 300.54 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.71 : 1,316.88 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.71/1,316.88 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.71x = 1,316.88 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.71x = 395,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,775.12/877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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