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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,315.81 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,315.81 and 357.62 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,315.81 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,315.81 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,315.81 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 470,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,558.18/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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