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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,313.89 and 584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,313.89 and 584.38 is: 877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,313.89 = 584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,313.89 = 584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,313.89 × 584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 767,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,804.47/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.43

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