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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.52, 1,314.93 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.52, 1,314.93 and 291.60 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.52 : 1,314.93 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.52/1,314.93 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.52x = 1,314.93 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.52x = 383,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,434.68/876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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