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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875, 1,313.18 and 772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875, 1,313.18 and 772.48 is: 1,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875 : 1,313.18 = 772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875/1,313.18 = 772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875x = 1,313.18 × 772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875x = 1,014,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,405.29/875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.32

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