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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.75, 1,313.53 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.75, 1,313.53 and 442.67 is: 663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.75 : 1,313.53 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.75/1,313.53 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.75x = 1,313.53 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.75x = 581,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,452.65/875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.95

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