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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,313.88 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,313.88 and 443.32 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,313.88 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,313.88 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,313.88 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 582,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,469.28/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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