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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,314.26 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,314.26 and 443.44 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,314.26 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,314.26 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,314.26 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 582,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,795.45/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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