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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,316.80 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,316.80 and 300.76 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,316.80 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,316.80 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,316.80 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 396,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,040.77/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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