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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.72, 1,314.80 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.72, 1,314.80 and 291.60 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.72 : 1,314.80 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.72/1,314.80 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.72x = 1,314.80 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.72x = 383,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,395.32/876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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