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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.96, 1,314.58 and 442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.96, 1,314.58 and 442.68 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.96 : 1,314.58 = 442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.96/1,314.58 = 442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.96x = 1,314.58 × 442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.96x = 581,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,938.27/875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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