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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.78, 1,316.40 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.78, 1,316.40 and 444.88 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.78 : 1,316.40 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.78/1,316.40 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.78x = 1,316.40 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.78x = 585,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,640.03/877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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