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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.26, 1,318.94 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.26, 1,318.94 and 833.55 is: 1,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.26 : 1,318.94 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.26/1,318.94 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.26x = 1,318.94 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.26x = 1,099,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,402.44/875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.09

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