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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,315.31 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,315.31 and 291.98 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,315.31 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,315.31 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,315.31 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 384,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,037.27/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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