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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,311.48 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,311.48 and 655.08 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,311.48 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,311.48 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,311.48 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 859,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,124.32/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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