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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,316.21 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,316.21 and 444.39 is: 667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,316.21 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,316.21 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,316.21 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 584,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,910.56/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.00

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