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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.05, 1,311.50 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.05, 1,311.50 and 435.35 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.05 : 1,311.50 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.05/1,311.50 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.05x = 1,311.50 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.05x = 570,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,952.79/874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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