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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.67, 1,313.34 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.67, 1,313.34 and 290.69 is: 435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.67 : 1,313.34 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.67/1,313.34 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.67x = 1,313.34 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.67x = 381,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,768.24/875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.97

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