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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,314.42 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,314.42 and 291.31 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,314.42 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,314.42 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,314.42 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 382,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,895.66/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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