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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,312.27 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,312.27 and 289.90 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,312.27 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,312.27 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,312.27 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 380,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,420.61/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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