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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.73, 1,312.11 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.73, 1,312.11 and 289.73 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.73 : 1,312.11 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.73/1,312.11 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.73x = 1,312.11 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.73x = 380,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,151.07/874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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