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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.11, 1,310.33 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.11, 1,310.33 and 771.32 is: 1,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.11 : 1,310.33 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.11/1,310.33 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.11x = 1,310.33 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.11x = 1,010,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,679.11/875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.92

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