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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,312.02 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,312.02 and 289.68 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,312.02 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,312.02 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,312.02 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 380,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,065.95/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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