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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,312.98 and 868.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,312.98 and 868.36 is: 1,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,312.98 = 868.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,312.98 = 868.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,312.98 × 868.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 1,140,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,139.31/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.99

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