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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.60, 1,309.48 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.60, 1,309.48 and 288.45 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.60 : 1,309.48 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.60/1,309.48 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.60x = 1,309.48 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.60x = 377,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,719.51/873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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