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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.37, 1,314.60 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.37, 1,314.60 and 443.38 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.37 : 1,314.60 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.37/1,314.60 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.37x = 1,314.60 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.37x = 582,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,867.35/876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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