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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,312.11 and 729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,312.11 and 729.77 is: 1,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,312.11 = 729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,312.11 = 729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,312.11 × 729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 957,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,541.79/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.33

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