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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,316.53 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,316.53 and 292.78 is: 439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,316.53 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,316.53 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,316.53 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 385,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,451.09/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.02

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