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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.30, 1,311.66 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.30, 1,311.66 and 289.35 is: 434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.30 : 1,311.66 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.30/1,311.66 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.30x = 1,311.66 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.30x = 379,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,528.82/874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.09

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