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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,313.85 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,313.85 and 290.93 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,313.85 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,313.85 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,313.85 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 382,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,238.38/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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