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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.67, 1,310.25 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.67, 1,310.25 and 549.51 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.67 : 1,310.25 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.67/1,310.25 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.67x = 1,310.25 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.67x = 719,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,995.48/875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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