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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.23, 1,311.19 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.23, 1,311.19 and 289.17 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.23 : 1,311.19 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.23/1,311.19 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.23x = 1,311.19 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.23x = 379,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,156.09/874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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