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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.85, 1,317.57 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.85, 1,317.57 and 467.33 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.85 : 1,317.57 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.85/1,317.57 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.85x = 1,317.57 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.85x = 615,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,739.99/877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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