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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.45, 1,311.76 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.45, 1,311.76 and 289.21 is: 433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.45 : 1,311.76 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.45/1,311.76 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.45x = 1,311.76 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.45x = 379,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,374.11/874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.84

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