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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.43, 1,313.15 and 580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.43, 1,313.15 and 580.82 is: 871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.43 : 1,313.15 = 580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.43/1,313.15 = 580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.43x = 1,313.15 × 580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.43x = 762,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,703.78/875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.24

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