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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.47, 1,312.39 and 799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.47, 1,312.39 and 799.37 is: 1,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.47 : 1,312.39 = 799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.47/1,312.39 = 799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.47x = 1,312.39 × 799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.47x = 1,049,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,085.19/875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.31

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