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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,311.45 and 822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,311.45 and 822.52 is: 1,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,311.45 = 822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,311.45 = 822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,311.45 × 822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 1,078,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,693.85/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.76

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