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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,312.54 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,312.54 and 290.06 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,312.54 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,312.54 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,312.54 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 380,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,715.35/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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