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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,313.69 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,313.69 and 436.96 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,313.69 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,313.69 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,313.69 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 574,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,024.51/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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