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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.21, 1,314.27 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.21, 1,314.27 and 443.36 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.21 : 1,314.27 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.21/1,314.27 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.21x = 1,314.27 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.21x = 582,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,688.18/876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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