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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.14, 1,309.92 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.14, 1,309.92 and 613.92 is: 918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.14 : 1,309.92 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.14/1,309.92 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.14x = 1,309.92 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.14x = 804,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,186.09/875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.92

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