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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.89, 1,313.61 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.89, 1,313.61 and 436.69 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.89 : 1,313.61 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.89/1,313.61 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.89x = 1,313.61 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.89x = 573,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,640.35/875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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