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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.34, 1,310.90 and 441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.34, 1,310.90 and 441.26 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.34 : 1,310.90 = 441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.34/1,310.90 = 441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.34x = 1,310.90 × 441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.34x = 578,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,438.97/874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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