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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,313.42 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,313.42 and 382.32 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,313.42 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,313.42 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,313.42 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 502,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,144.82/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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