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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.51, 1,313.42 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.51, 1,313.42 and 442.89 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.51 : 1,313.42 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.51/1,313.42 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.51x = 1,313.42 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.51x = 581,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,698.37/876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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