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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.41, 1,313.20 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.41, 1,313.20 and 290.29 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.41 : 1,313.20 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.41/1,313.20 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.41x = 1,313.20 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.41x = 381,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,206.74/875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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