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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,315.71 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,315.71 and 438.12 is: 657.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,315.71 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,315.71 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,315.71 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 576,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,438.87/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.35

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