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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,314.36 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,314.36 and 443.44 is: 665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,314.36 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,314.36 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,314.36 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 582,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,839.80/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.36

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