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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,316.86 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,316.86 and 292.91 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,316.86 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,316.86 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,316.86 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 385,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,714.15/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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