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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.77, 1,317.75 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.77, 1,317.75 and 301.51 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.77 : 1,317.75 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.77/1,317.75 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.77x = 1,317.75 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.77x = 397,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,314.80/878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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