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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,313.66 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,313.66 and 442.76 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,313.66 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,313.66 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,313.66 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 581,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,636.10/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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