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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.21, 1,313.37 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.21, 1,313.37 and 443.40 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.21 : 1,313.37 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.21/1,313.37 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.21x = 1,313.37 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.21x = 582,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,348.26/876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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