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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,314.84 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,314.84 and 291.38 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,314.84 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,314.84 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,314.84 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 383,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,119.59/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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