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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,313.92 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,313.92 and 443.41 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,313.92 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,313.92 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,313.92 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 582,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,605.27/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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