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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,312.74 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,312.74 and 443.72 is: 664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,312.74 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,312.74 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,312.74 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 582,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,488.99/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.74

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