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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,362.42 and 875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,362.42 and 875.12 is: 1,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,362.42 = 875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,362.42 = 875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,362.42 × 875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 1,192,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,280.99/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.24

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