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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,315.98 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,315.98 and 444.42 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,315.98 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,315.98 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,315.98 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 584,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,847.83/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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