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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.97, 1,316.34 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.97, 1,316.34 and 415.49 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.97 : 1,316.34 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.97/1,316.34 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.97x = 1,316.34 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.97x = 546,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,926.11/877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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