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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,314.48 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,314.48 and 443.54 is: 665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,314.48 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,314.48 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,314.48 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 583,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,024.46/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.49

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