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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,314.41 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,314.41 and 551.16 is: 827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,314.41 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,314.41 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,314.41 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 724,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,447.46/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.02

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