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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,311.42 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,311.42 and 441.75 is: 661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,311.42 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,311.42 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,311.42 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 579,319.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,319.79/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.60

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