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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.37, 1,311.69 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.37, 1,311.69 and 289.19 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.37 : 1,311.69 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.37/1,311.69 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.37x = 1,311.69 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.37x = 379,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,319.63/874.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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