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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,316.79 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,316.79 and 228.60 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,316.79 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,316.79 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,316.79 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 301,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,018.19/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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