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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,311.43 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,311.43 and 289.14 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,311.43 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,311.43 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,311.43 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 379,186.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,186.87/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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