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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.81, 1,316.04 and 531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.81, 1,316.04 and 531.06 is: 796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.81 : 1,316.04 = 531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.81/1,316.04 = 531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.81x = 1,316.04 × 531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.81x = 698,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,896.20/877.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.18

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