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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,315.73 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,315.73 and 530.97 is: 795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,315.73 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,315.73 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,315.73 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 698,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,610.50/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.81

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