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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,310.79 and 659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,310.79 and 659.38 is: 987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,310.79 = 659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,310.79 = 659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,310.79 × 659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 864,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,308.71/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.35

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