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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,362.17 and 875.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,362.17 and 875.47 is: 1,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,362.17 = 875.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,362.17 = 875.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,362.17 × 875.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 1,192,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,537.75/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.61

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