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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,317.50 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,317.50 and 391.08 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,317.50 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,317.50 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,317.50 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 515,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,247.90/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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