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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.44, 1,312.35 and 711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.44, 1,312.35 and 711.82 is: 1,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.44 : 1,312.35 = 711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.44/1,312.35 = 711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.44x = 1,312.35 × 711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.44x = 934,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,156.98/875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.07

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