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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.77, 1,315.85 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.77, 1,315.85 and 466.29 is: 699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.77 : 1,315.85 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.77/1,315.85 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.77x = 1,315.85 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.77x = 613,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,565.37/877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.00

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