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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,314.50 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,314.50 and 283.15 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,314.50 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,314.50 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,314.50 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 372,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,200.68/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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