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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,314.06 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,314.06 and 442.52 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,314.06 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,314.06 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,314.06 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 581,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,497.83/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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