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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.49, 1,314.94 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.49, 1,314.94 and 291.45 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.49 : 1,314.94 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.49/1,314.94 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.49x = 1,314.94 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.49x = 383,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,231.23/876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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