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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,315.02 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,315.02 and 661.20 is: 993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,315.02 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,315.02 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,315.02 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 869,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,491.22/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.66

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