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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,313.11 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,313.11 and 290.39 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,313.11 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,313.11 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,313.11 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 381,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,314.01/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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