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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,315.41 and 551.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,315.41 and 551.29 is: 828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,315.41 = 551.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,315.41 = 551.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,315.41 × 551.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 725,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,172.38/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.11

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