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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.87, 1,316.52 and 444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.87, 1,316.52 and 444.33 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.87 : 1,316.52 = 444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.87/1,316.52 = 444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.87x = 1,316.52 × 444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.87x = 584,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,969.33/876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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