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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.73, 1,313.60 and 831.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.73, 1,313.60 and 831.93 is: 1,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.73 : 1,313.60 = 831.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.73/1,313.60 = 831.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.73x = 1,313.60 × 831.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.73x = 1,092,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,823.25/875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.90

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