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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,312.46 and 712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,312.46 and 712.77 is: 1,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,312.46 = 712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,312.46 = 712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,312.46 × 712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 935,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,478.55/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.03

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