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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,311.90 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,311.90 and 442.48 is: 662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,311.90 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,311.90 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,311.90 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 580,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,489.51/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.86

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