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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.90, 1,314.36 and 628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.90, 1,314.36 and 628.84 is: 943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.90 : 1,314.36 = 628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.90/1,314.36 = 628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.90x = 1,314.36 × 628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.90x = 826,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,522.14/875.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.63

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