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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.31, 1,313.55 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.31, 1,313.55 and 547.25 is: 820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.31 : 1,313.55 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.31/1,313.55 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.31x = 1,313.55 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.31x = 718,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,833.67/876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.30

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