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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.28, 1,309.66 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.28, 1,309.66 and 434.20 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.28 : 1,309.66 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.28/1,309.66 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.28x = 1,309.66 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.28x = 568,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,648.97/874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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