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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.42, 1,316.04 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.42, 1,316.04 and 292.39 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.42 : 1,316.04 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.42/1,316.04 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.42x = 1,316.04 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.42x = 384,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,796.94/877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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