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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.75, 1,311.85 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.75, 1,311.85 and 289.62 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.75 : 1,311.85 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.75/1,311.85 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.75x = 1,311.85 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.75x = 379,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,938.00/874.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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