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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,310.26 and 288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,310.26 and 288.71 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,310.26 = 288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,310.26 = 288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,310.26 × 288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 378,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,285.16/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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