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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,312.92 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,312.92 and 803.76 is: 1,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,312.92 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,312.92 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,312.92 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 1,055,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,272.58/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.97

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