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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,312.41 and 780.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,312.41 and 780.63 is: 1,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,312.41 = 780.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,312.41 = 780.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,312.41 × 780.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 1,024,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,506.62/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.57

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