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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,315.02 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,315.02 and 291.78 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,315.02 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,315.02 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,315.02 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 383,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,696.54/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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