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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,314.60 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,314.60 and 291.43 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,314.60 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,314.60 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,314.60 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 383,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,113.88/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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