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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,313.89 and 443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,313.89 and 443.39 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,313.89 = 443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,313.89 = 443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,313.89 × 443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 582,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,565.69/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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