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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.77, 1,315.41 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.77, 1,315.41 and 444.42 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.77 : 1,315.41 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.77/1,315.41 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.77x = 1,315.41 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.77x = 584,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,594.51/877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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