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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,317.92 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,317.92 and 553.50 is: 830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,317.92 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,317.92 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,317.92 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 729,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,465.95/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.87

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