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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.16, 1,311.48 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.16, 1,311.48 and 549.60 is: 823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.16 : 1,311.48 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.16/1,311.48 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.16x = 1,311.48 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.16x = 720,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,789.41/875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.61

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