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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.23, 1,313.85 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.23, 1,313.85 and 436.50 is: 654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.23 : 1,313.85 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.23/1,313.85 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.23x = 1,313.85 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.23x = 573,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,495.53/876.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.51

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