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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.73, 1,310.18 and 435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.73, 1,310.18 and 435.31 is: 652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.73 : 1,310.18 = 435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.73/1,310.18 = 435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.73x = 1,310.18 × 435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.73x = 570,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,329.00/874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.00

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