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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,316.79 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,316.79 and 357.86 is: 536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,316.79 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,316.79 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,316.79 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 471,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,219.89/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.78

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