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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,317.27 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,317.27 and 445.05 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,317.27 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,317.27 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,317.27 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 586,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,251.01/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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