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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,313.10 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,313.10 and 436.50 is: 653.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,313.10 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,313.10 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,313.10 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 573,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,168.15/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.87

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