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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,317 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,317 and 589.68 is: 884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,317 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,317 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,317 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 776,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,608.56/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.60

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