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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,315.08 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,315.08 and 443.64 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,315.08 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,315.08 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,315.08 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 583,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,422.09/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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