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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,312.56 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,312.56 and 289.89 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,312.56 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,312.56 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,312.56 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 380,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,498.02/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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