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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,317.12 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,317.12 and 300.80 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,317.12 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,317.12 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,317.12 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 396,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,189.70/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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