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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.77, 1,315.83 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.77, 1,315.83 and 466.65 is: 699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.77 : 1,315.83 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.77/1,315.83 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.77x = 1,315.83 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.77x = 614,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,032.07/877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.54

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