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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.49, 1,312.02 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.49, 1,312.02 and 442.14 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.49 : 1,312.02 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.49/1,312.02 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.49x = 1,312.02 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.49x = 580,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,096.52/875.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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