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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.72, 1,315.50 and 588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.72, 1,315.50 and 588.28 is: 881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.72 : 1,315.50 = 588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.72/1,315.50 = 588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.72x = 1,315.50 × 588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.72x = 773,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,882.34/877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.70

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