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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,315.33 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,315.33 and 291.88 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,315.33 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,315.33 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,315.33 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 383,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,918.52/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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