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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,312.65 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,312.65 and 783.90 is: 1,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,312.65 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,312.65 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,312.65 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 1,028,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,986.34/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.85

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