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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.55, 1,311.01 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.55, 1,311.01 and 435.53 is: 652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.55 : 1,311.01 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.55/1,311.01 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.55x = 1,311.01 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.55x = 570,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,986.37/874.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.89

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