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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.43, 1,313.33 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.43, 1,313.33 and 290.48 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.43 : 1,313.33 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.43/1,313.33 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.43x = 1,313.33 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.43x = 381,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,488.08/875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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