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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,312.53 and 751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,312.53 and 751.92 is: 1,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,312.53 = 751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,312.53 = 751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,312.53 × 751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 986,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,917.56/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.85

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