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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.87, 1,316.76 and 531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.87, 1,316.76 and 531.29 is: 796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.87 : 1,316.76 = 531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.87/1,316.76 = 531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.87x = 1,316.76 × 531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.87x = 699,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,582.72/877.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.91

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