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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,312.14 and 645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,312.14 and 645.08 is: 966.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,312.14 = 645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,312.14 = 645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,312.14 × 645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 846,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,435.27/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.56

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