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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.49, 1,311.50 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.49, 1,311.50 and 667.46 is: 999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.49 : 1,311.50 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.49/1,311.50 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.49x = 1,311.50 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.49x = 875,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,373.79/875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.87

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