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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,313.22 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,313.22 and 442.32 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,313.22 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,313.22 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,313.22 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 580,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,863.47/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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