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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.75, 1,312.50 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.75, 1,312.50 and 549.35 is: 825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.75 : 1,312.50 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.75/1,312.50 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.75x = 1,312.50 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.75x = 721,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,015.31/873.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.20

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