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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,310.24 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,310.24 and 629.12 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,310.24 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,310.24 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,310.24 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 824,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,298.19/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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