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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,311.45 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,311.45 and 289.38 is: 433.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,311.45 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,311.45 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,311.45 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 379,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,507.40/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.96

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