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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,311.95 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,311.95 and 289.46 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,311.95 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,311.95 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,311.95 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 379,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,757.05/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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