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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,311.81 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,311.81 and 692.74 is: 1,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,311.81 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,311.81 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,311.81 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 908,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,743.26/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.45

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