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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,314.65 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,314.65 and 437.04 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,314.65 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,314.65 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,314.65 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 574,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,554.64/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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