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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,311.27 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,311.27 and 442.54 is: 663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,311.27 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,311.27 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,311.27 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 580,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,289.43/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.13

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