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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.16, 1,311.66 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.16, 1,311.66 and 442.44 is: 663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.16 : 1,311.66 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.16/1,311.66 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.16x = 1,311.66 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.16x = 580,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,330.85/875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.11

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