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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,311.12 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,311.12 and 581.88 is: 871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,311.12 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,311.12 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,311.12 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 762,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,914.51/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.86

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