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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,312.83 and 703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,312.83 and 703.64 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,312.83 = 703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,312.83 = 703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,312.83 × 703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 923,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,753.14/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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