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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.81, 1,310.59 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.81, 1,310.59 and 435.56 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.81 : 1,310.59 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.81/1,310.59 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.81x = 1,310.59 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.81x = 570,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,840.58/874.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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