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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.30, 1,314.15 and 692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.30, 1,314.15 and 692.90 is: 1,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.30 : 1,314.15 = 692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.30/1,314.15 = 692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.30x = 1,314.15 × 692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.30x = 910,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,574.54/875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.30

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