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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.58, 1,311.23 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.58, 1,311.23 and 289.39 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.58 : 1,311.23 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.58/1,311.23 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.58x = 1,311.23 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.58x = 379,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,456.85/874.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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