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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,316.52 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,316.52 and 531.18 is: 796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,316.52 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,316.52 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,316.52 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 699,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,309.09/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.61

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