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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,313.40 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,313.40 and 629.12 is: 943.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,313.40 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,313.40 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,313.40 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 826,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,286.21/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.68

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