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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.80, 1,315.88 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.80, 1,315.88 and 438.78 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.80 : 1,315.88 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.80/1,315.88 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.80x = 1,315.88 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.80x = 577,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,381.83/877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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