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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.75, 1,316.23 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.75, 1,316.23 and 466.78 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.75 : 1,316.23 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.75/1,316.23 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.75x = 1,316.23 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.75x = 614,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,389.84/877.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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