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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,313.94 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,313.94 and 711.18 is: 1,067.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,313.94 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,313.94 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,313.94 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 934,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,447.85/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.87

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