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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.80, 1,316.06 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.80, 1,316.06 and 445.16 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.80 : 1,316.06 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.80/1,316.06 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.80x = 1,316.06 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.80x = 585,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,857.27/877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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