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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.75, 1,315.84 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.75, 1,315.84 and 415.24 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.75 : 1,315.84 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.75/1,315.84 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.75x = 1,315.84 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.75x = 546,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,380.75/877.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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