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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.46, 1,315.86 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.46, 1,315.86 and 292.35 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.46 : 1,315.86 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.46/1,315.86 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.46x = 1,315.86 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.46x = 384,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,691.67/877.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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