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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.09, 1,312.64 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.09, 1,312.64 and 441.95 is: 662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.09 : 1,312.64 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.09/1,312.64 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.09x = 1,312.64 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.09x = 580,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,112.48/875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.92

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