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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,314.33 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,314.33 and 443.14 is: 665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,314.33 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,314.33 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,314.33 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 582,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,432.20/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.12

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