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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,313.77 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,313.77 and 290.90 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,313.77 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,313.77 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,313.77 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 382,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,175.69/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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