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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,315.30 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,315.30 and 291.59 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,315.30 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,315.30 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,315.30 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 383,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,530.89/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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