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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,315.49 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,315.49 and 291.82 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,315.49 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,315.49 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,315.49 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 383,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,886.29/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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