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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,311.30 and 441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,311.30 and 441.39 is: 661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,311.30 = 441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,311.30 = 441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,311.30 × 441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 578,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,794.71/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.27

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