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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,309.83 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,309.83 and 435.03 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,309.83 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,309.83 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,309.83 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 569,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,815.34/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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