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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.79, 1,315.54 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.79, 1,315.54 and 357.18 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.79 : 1,315.54 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.79/1,315.54 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.79x = 1,315.54 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.79x = 469,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,885.02/877.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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