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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,305.70 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,305.70 and 767.12 is: 1,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,305.70 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,305.70 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,305.70 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 1,001,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,628.58/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.56

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