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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,313.14 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,313.14 and 581.90 is: 873.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,313.14 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,313.14 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,313.14 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 764,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,116.17/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.16

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