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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,313.57 and 703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,313.57 and 703.03 is: 1,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,313.57 = 703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,313.57 = 703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,313.57 × 703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 923,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,476.10/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.27

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