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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,314.09 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,314.09 and 443.58 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,314.09 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,314.09 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,314.09 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 582,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,904.04/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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