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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.20, 1,305.98 and 797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.20, 1,305.98 and 797.58 is: 1,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.20 : 1,305.98 = 797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.20/1,305.98 = 797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.20x = 1,305.98 × 797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.20x = 1,041,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,623.53/875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.15

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