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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.77, 1,314.89 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.77, 1,314.89 and 291.65 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.77 : 1,314.89 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.77/1,314.89 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.77x = 1,314.89 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.77x = 383,487.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,487.67/876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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