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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.45, 1,313.68 and 442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.45, 1,313.68 and 442.69 is: 663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.45 : 1,313.68 = 442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.45/1,313.68 = 442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.45x = 1,313.68 × 442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.45x = 581,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,553.00/876.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.53

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