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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.87, 1,313.96 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.87, 1,313.96 and 290.90 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.87 : 1,313.96 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.87/1,313.96 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.87x = 1,313.96 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.87x = 382,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,222.94/875.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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