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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,314.28 and 644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,314.28 and 644.14 is: 966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,314.28 = 644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,314.28 = 644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,314.28 × 644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 846,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,580.32/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.61

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