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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.87, 1,318.02 and 445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.87, 1,318.02 and 445.33 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.87 : 1,318.02 = 445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.87/1,318.02 = 445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.87x = 1,318.02 × 445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.87x = 586,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,953.85/877.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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