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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,314.95 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,314.95 and 291.74 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,314.95 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,314.95 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,314.95 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 383,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,617.12/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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