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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,315.48 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,315.48 and 438.36 is: 657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,315.48 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,315.48 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,315.48 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 576,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,653.81/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.62

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