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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,313.01 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,313.01 and 545.93 is: 819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,313.01 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,313.01 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,313.01 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 716,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,809.91/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.15

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