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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,314.90 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,314.90 and 291.61 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,314.90 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,314.90 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,314.90 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 383,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,437.99/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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