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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,312.95 and 443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,312.95 and 443.17 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,312.95 = 443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,312.95 = 443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,312.95 × 443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 581,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,860.05/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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