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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,314.38 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,314.38 and 437.78 is: 656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,314.38 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,314.38 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,314.38 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 575,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,413.66/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.26

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