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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,313.58 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,313.58 and 442.64 is: 664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,313.58 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,313.58 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,313.58 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 581,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,443.05/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.37

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