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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.84, 1,313.29 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.84, 1,313.29 and 436.13 is: 653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.84 : 1,313.29 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.84/1,313.29 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.84x = 1,313.29 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.84x = 572,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,767.36/875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.96

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