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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.93, 1,314.71 and 443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.93, 1,314.71 and 443.39 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.93 : 1,314.71 = 443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.93/1,314.71 = 443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.93x = 1,314.71 × 443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.93x = 582,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,929.27/875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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