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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,313.22 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,313.22 and 436.93 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,313.22 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,313.22 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,313.22 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 573,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,785.21/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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