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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,313.92 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,313.92 and 442.88 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,313.92 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,313.92 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,313.92 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 581,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,908.89/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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