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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,311.33 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,311.33 and 289.16 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,311.33 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,311.33 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,311.33 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 379,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,176.90/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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