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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,311.26 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,311.26 and 435.32 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,311.26 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,311.26 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,311.26 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 570,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,811.15/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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