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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.26, 1,309.62 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.26, 1,309.62 and 288.15 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.26 : 1,309.62 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.26/1,309.62 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.26x = 1,309.62 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.26x = 377,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,371.46/873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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