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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.20, 1,312.80 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.20, 1,312.80 and 441.76 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.20 : 1,312.80 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.20/1,312.80 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.20x = 1,312.80 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.20x = 579,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,942.53/875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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