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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.48, 1,314.24 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.48, 1,314.24 and 442.56 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.48 : 1,314.24 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.48/1,314.24 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.48x = 1,314.24 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.48x = 581,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,630.05/876.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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