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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,315.59 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,315.59 and 551.40 is: 828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,315.59 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,315.59 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,315.59 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 725,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,416.33/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.27

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