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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,311.36 and 703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,311.36 and 703.36 is: 1,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,311.36 = 703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,311.36 = 703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,311.36 × 703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 922,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,358.17/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.50

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