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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,313.15 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,313.15 and 750.99 is: 1,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,313.15 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,313.15 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,313.15 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 986,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,158.76/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.25

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