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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.15, 1,312.70 and 702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.15, 1,312.70 and 702.89 is: 1,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.15 : 1,312.70 = 702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.15/1,312.70 = 702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.15x = 1,312.70 × 702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.15x = 922,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,683.47/875.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.32

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