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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,317.78 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,317.78 and 603.39 is: 905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,317.78 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,317.78 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,317.78 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 795,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,135.27/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.64

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