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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.43, 1,311.70 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.43, 1,311.70 and 289.41 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.43 : 1,311.70 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.43/1,311.70 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.43x = 1,311.70 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.43x = 379,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,612.54/874.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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